US Bridges

US 00005 Ml over Ompompanoosuc River

Good

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.1 MI S Jct. VT.132 · Structure no. 200113008114112

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00005 Ml over Ompompanoosuc River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00005 Ml over Ompompanoosuc River in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 88 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2028. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesUS 00005 Ml
CrossesOmpompanoosuc River
Location0.1 MI S Jct. VT.132
RouteU.S. Route 5
StateVermont
Coordinates43.75414, -72.23019
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic1,575 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00005 Ml over Ompompanoosuc River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US 00005 Ml over Ompompanoosuc River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US 00005 Ml over Ompompanoosuc River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 00005 Ml over Ompompanoosuc River?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 00005 Ml over Ompompanoosuc River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.